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Seven holes into the David Toms Foundation Shreveport Junior, Calvary golfer Nathan Jeansonne found himself behind the 8-ball. He was 2-over par and already four shots behind playing companion Walker Lee.

"He was playing well, and I didn't want him to beat me," Jeansonne said with a laugh as Lee stood close.

A hot putter led Jeansonne on a mid-round tear. He made four birdies in a six-hole stretch and posted a 3-under 69 to take the first-round lead in the event on the AJGA Tour. ...